Publications

2026

1. Journal article · 11 citationsNetwork-based artificial intelligence in mental healthcare: A systematic review of chatbots, artificial intelligence/machine learning models and ethical considerations inZ Rezaei, A Khorraminia, D Shi, YM BanadDigital Health 12, 20552076261421688, 2026
2. Journal article · 9 citationsStrategic data re-uploads: a pathway to improved quantum classification data re-uploading strategies for improved quantum classifier performanceS Aminpour, YM Banad, SS SharifEntropy 28 (5), 550, 2026
3. Journal article · 9 citationsToward Digital Twins in 3D IC Packaging: A Critical Review of Physics, Data, and Hybrid ArchitecturesG Datta, SS Sharif, YM BanadarXiv preprint arXiv:2601.23226, 2026
4. Journal article · 7 citationsMachine learning model for predicting surface wettability in laser-textured metal alloysM Mohammadzadeh Sanandaji, D Ebrahimzadeh, MI Haider, YM Banad, ...Journal of Laser Applications 38 (3), 2026
5. Journal article · 6 citationsOptimizing multimodal models for medical visual question answering: A comparative study of LoRA and AdaLoRA on VQA-RAD and SLAKE-VQAZ Rezaei, SS Samghabadi, YM BanadComputers in Biology and Medicine 200, 111397, 2026
6. Journal article · 5 citationsEfficient Memristor Neural Networks for Edge AI: On-Chip Learning, Noise Robustness, Device–Variation Tolerance, and Sublinear Energy and Time ScalingMR Eslami, D Biswas, S Takhtardeshir, SS Sharif, YM BanadIEEE Transactions on Computers, 2026
7. Journal article · 4 citationsA computationally efficient biomedical text processing framework for pharmacovigilance: integrating low-rank adaptation and interpretable AI for adverse drug reaction detectionZ Rezaei, SS Samghabadi, MA Amini, YM BanadMedical & biological engineering & computing 64 (2), 755-780, 2026
8. Journal article · 4 citationsImplementing artificial intelligence-enabled ambient documentation technology for ambulatory clinicians: an innovation evaluationK Lawrence, C Polet, K Malhotra, V Kuram, S SharifJournal of General Internal Medicine, 1-4, 2026
9. Journal article · 3 citationsImproving aviation safety analysis: Automated HFACS classification using reinforcement learning with group relative policy optimizationA Ahmadi, SS Sharif, YM BanadExpert Systems with Applications, 132963, 2026
10. Journal article · 3 citationsParametric Analysis of Spiking Neurons in 16 nm Fin Field‐Effect Transistor TechnologyL Larsh, R Siddique, SS Sharif, YM BanadAdvanced Intelligent Discovery, e202500242, 2026
11. Journal article · 2 citationsFrom Systematic Evidence to Agentic Architectures: A Systematic Review and Framework for Large Language Model–Driven Smart GridsZ Rezaei, MA Amini, YM BanadEnergy and AI, 100853, 2026
12. Journal article · 2 citationsNo Dense Tensors Needed: Fully Sparse Object Detection on Event-Camera Voxel GridsMY Sadoun, S Sharif, YM BanadarXiv preprint arXiv:2603.21638, 2026
13. Conference paper · 2 citationsLearning with a single qubit: Classical training of quantum-inspired classifiers for structured tasksS Aminpour, Y Banad, S SharifQuantum Computing, Communication, and Simulation VI 13919, 131-135, 2026
14. Journal article · 1 citationsFrom Probabilities to Decisions: Search and Multi-Teacher Distillation with JevMY Sadoun, S Sharif, YM BanadarXiv preprint arXiv:2610.09188, 2026
15. Journal article · 1 citationsA clinically grounded taxonomy and systematic review of artificial intelligence for cardiovascular diagnosis: From machine learning to multimodal and agentic systemsZ Rezaei, MA Amini, YM BanadComputers in Biology and Medicine 214, 111859, 2026
16. Journal article · 1 citationsImproving Heart-Focused Medical Question Answering in LLMs via Variance-Aware Rubric Rewards with GRPOA Ahmadi, PM Khiabani, S Sharif, C Nicholson, D Ebert, AKV House, ...arXiv preprint arXiv:2606.05174, 2026
17. Journal article · 1 citationsTunable dual-band THz metamaterial absorber with regression-learning-enabled numerical redesignSJ Mishu, YM Banad, S SharifScientific Reports, 2026
18. Journal article · 1 citationsA Unified Phase-native Computational Principle Governs Hippocampal Spike Timing and Neural CodingR Ahmadvand, SS Sharif, YM BanadarXiv preprint arXiv:2603.19690, 2026
19. Conference paper · 1 citationsNonvolatile linear resonant switching for neuromorphic photonics in a PCM-integrated silicon racetrack microresonatorR Sweiss, SJ Mishu, YM Banad, S SharifSmart Photonic and Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits 2026 13901, 72-82, 2026
20. Conference paper · 1 citationsHow Can Neuromorphic Hardware Achieve Energy-Efficient CNN Inference for Edge AI?MY Sadoun, SS Sharif, YM Banad2026 International Conference on AI x Data and Knowledge Engineering (AIxDKE …, 2026
21. Conference paper · 1 citationsResource-Efficient Adaptation of Large Multimodal Models in Medical Visual Question AnsweringZ Rezaei, SS Samghabadi, MA Amini, YM Banad2026 International Conference on AI x Data and Knowledge Engineering (AIxDKE …, 2026
22. Journal article · 1 citationsDevelopment of hybrid quantum classifiers for realistic classification tasksS Aminpour, S Sharif, M BanadJournal of Physics Communications 10 (2), 025004, 2026
23. Journal article · 1 citationsNovel Pigeon-inspired 3D Obstacle Detection and Avoidance Maneuver for Multi-UAV SystemsR Ahmadvand, SS Sharif, YM BanadIEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 2026
24. Journal article · 1 citationsEnhanced LLM Reasoning by Optimizing Reward Functions with Search-Driven Reinforcement LearningA Ahmadi, S SharifarXiv preprint arXiv:2605.02073, 2026
25. Journal articleA Defense First Threat Speed Training Model for Teaching AI Era Cybersecurity to Non Specialized ProfessionalsS Sharif, MY Sadoun, A Ahmadi, S Aminpour, L Larsh, D Ebrahimzadeh, ...
26. Journal articlePhysics-Informed Multi-Parameter Optimization of Oxide-Based Memristor Characteristics Using Genetic AlgorithmsA Gooran-Shoorakchaly, S Sharif, Y BanadACS Omega, 2026
27. Journal articleEvent Cameras for Melt-Pool Monitoring in Additive Manufacturing: A Benchmark and a Cross-Machine Transfer AnalysisMY Sadoun, S Sharif, Y Liu, Z Siddique, YM BanadarXiv preprint arXiv:2610.06973, 2026
28. Journal articleMetal-Insulator Transition Classification Using Hybrid Quantum Learning Under Data ScarcityG Datta, S Aminpour, S Sharif, Y Banad
29. Journal articleComparing the use of supervised machine learning variable selection methods in the context of two-group classification in the psychological and health sciencesCM Bain, D Shi, YM Banad, CL Boness, JE LoeffelmanFrontiers in Psychology 17, 1819366, 2026
30. Journal articleAdaptive Ecological Momentary Assessment with a Hybrid Language Model: Formative Expert Review and Retrospective EvaluationA Ahmadi, D Shi, YM BanadarXiv preprint arXiv:2609.06269, 2026
31. Journal articleEvent-based object detection from spiking neural networks to IoT edge deployment: a systematic reviewMY Sadoun, S Sharif, YM BanadDiscover Internet of Things, 2026
32. Journal articlePhysics-Informed Generative Inverse Design of Stable Vanadium Oxide Crystals with First-Principles ValidationD Ebrahimzadeh, S Sharif, Y Banad
33. Journal articleMachine Learning Framework for Magnetic Candidate Discovery in Cerium-Based CompoundsJA Torres, YM Banad, BO Tayo, TN LamichhanearXiv preprint arXiv:2608.08088, 2026
34. Conference paper2D-Based Sub-Nanotesla Sensitivity Metasurface Solid-State Optical MagnetometerS Sharif, YM Banad2026 IEEE Research and Applications of Photonics in Defense Conference …, 2026
35. Journal articlePhysics adapted generative AI for metal insulator transition materials under label scarcityG Datta, S Sharif, Z Shi, Y BanadarXiv preprint arXiv:2607.03578, 2026
36. Journal articleUnified Complex-valued Neural Network: A Magnitude-Phase Computational Model for Event-Driven Neuromorphic LearningR Ahmadvand, SS Sharif, YM BanadarXiv preprint arXiv:2606.29099, 2026
37. Journal articleA Validation-Gated Mechanistic Account of Suicidality Detection in LLMsN Ahmed, S Sharif, D Shi, M BanadarXiv preprint arXiv:2606.21078, 2026
38. Journal articlePhysics-informed generative AI for semiconductor manufacturing: Enforcing hard physical constraints in generative models by constructionYM Banad, S SharifarXiv preprint arXiv:2606.11247, 2026
39. Journal articleGenerative AI for Electromagnetic Metamaterials and Metasurfaces: A Comprehensive Review of Deep Learning, Evolutionary, and Physics-Informed ApproachesSJ Mishu, YM Banad, S SharifIEEE Access, 2026
40. Journal articleBrain-inspired spike-timing plasticity for reliable label-efficient event-camera visionMY Sadoun, S Sharif, YM BanadarXiv preprint arXiv:2605.17686, 2026
41. Journal articleMemristor Technologies for Dynamic Vision Sensors: A Critical Assessment and Research RoadmapMY Sadoun, EZ Farsa, S Sharif, YM BanadarXiv preprint arXiv:2605.13699, 2026
42. Conference paperNeuromorphic Hardware Acceleration of Multiplication with 16 nm FinFETsL Larsh, JD Manchester, J Jones, S Sharif, M Banad2026 IEEE Symposium on Low-Power and High-Speed Chips and Systems (COOL …, 2026
43. Conference paperA Compact Population-Activity Detector for Event-Driven Gating in Neuromorphic PipelinesG Datta, SJ Mishu, SS Sharif, YM Banad2026 IEEE 19th Dallas Circuits and Systems Conference (DCAS), 1-6, 2026
44. Conference paperSpike-Encoded Mid-IR Spectral Detection for Monitoring Drift and Variability in Phase-Change MaterialsSJ Mishu, G Datta, SS Sharif, YM Banad2026 IEEE 19th Dallas Circuits and Systems Conference (DCAS), 1-6, 2026
45. Journal articleIoT-Enhanced CNN-Based Labelled Crack Detection for Additive Manufacturing Image Annotation in Industry 4.0M Asghari Ilani, YM BanadarXiv e-prints, arXiv: 2604.22857, 2026
46. Journal articleCombinatorial Precursor Set Prediction for Inorganic Materials Synthesis via Graph-Conditioned Sequence GenerationG Datta, S Sharif, Y Banad
47. Journal articleTRACER: a reliability-first GemNet baseline for trustworthy computational materials discoveryG Datta, S Sharif, Y BanadScientific Reports, 2026
48. Conference paperHighly-selective dual-band Terahertz metamaterial absorber with integrated circular split-ring resonatorsSJ Mishu, YM Banad, S SharifTerahertz, RF, Millimeter, and Submillimeter-Wave Technology and …, 2026
49. Conference paperField-confined BP/MLG heterojunctions for room-temperature MWIR photodetectorsT Malakar, Y Banad, S Sharif2D Photonic Materials and Devices IX 13898, 35-39, 2026
50. Journal articleComputational and experimental pathways to next-generation ultrawide-band-gap oxide semiconductorsS Chae, J Kim, JR Anderson, S Hong, YM Banad, H PaikNano Convergence 13 (1), 5, 2026
51. Conference paperMajority Logic as Stochastic Computing Primitive for Binomial Tail EvaluationG Datta, SS Sharif, YM Banad2026 International Conference on AI x Data and Knowledge Engineering (AIxDKE …, 2026
52. Conference paperHardware-Implementable Tunable Synaptic Weight for Neural NetworksL Larsh, JD Manchester, S Sharif, M Banad2026 International Conference on AI x Data and Knowledge Engineering (AIxDKE …, 2026
53. Conference paperOptimizing Muller C Element Behavior for Robust Bayesian InferenceG Datta, SS Sharif, YM Banad2026 International Conference on AI x Data and Knowledge Engineering (AIxDKE …, 2026
54. Conference paperComparative Analysis of Neuromorphic Hardware Architectures for Real-Time, Energy-Efficient Edge IntelligenceAM Berhanu, S Di Jorio, DT Worku, S Sharif, Y Banad2026 International Conference on AI x Data and Knowledge Engineering (AIxDKE …, 2026
55. Journal articleEvent-based Heterogeneous Information Processing for Online Vision-based Obstacle Detection and LocalizationR Ahmadvand, SS Sharif, YM BanadarXiv preprint arXiv:2601.13451, 2026
56. Journal articleSearch-Based Reward Function Optimization for LLM Reasoning via Reinforcement LearningA AhmadiUniversity of Oklahoma–Graduate College, 2026
57. Conference paperLLM-Powered HFACS Analysis of ASRS Narratives via MCP Bridge for Enhanced Aviation Safety DebriefsA Ahmadi, SS Sharif, YMM BanadAIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, 1195, 2026
58. Conference paperSpiking Neural Network Gesture Recognition with Rotationally Invariant Fourier EncodingL Larsh, SS Sharif, YMM BanadAIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, 1767, 2026
59. Conference paperMachine Learning-Driven Discovery of Stable Vanadium Oxide Compositions for Aerospace ApplicationsD Ebrahimzadeh, SS Sharif, YMM BanadAIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, 0141, 2026
60. PatentDomain-Aware Large Language Model System for Inorganic Materials Synthesis Planning and Recipe RecommendationD. Ebrahimzadeh, Y. M. Banad, S. S. SharifOU Office of Technology Commercialization, Patent Disclosure, 2026